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On behalf of Bowen Ten Cardani, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, December 28, 2018.

When couples in Virginia separate or are ready to get a divorce, they may have a home they need to sell or that one person wants to keep. There are several factors to keep in mind at this stage. One is that neither person may be able to afford the house on a single income once they look at a monthly budget.

On behalf of Bowen Ten Cardani, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, December 21, 2018.

Couples in Virginia might want to take steps to get out of debt. A survey from Fidelity found that more than half of partners are in debt when they enter a relationship. Of those people, more than one-third said money issues had a negative effect on the relationship, and almost half disagreed about which partner was at fault.

On behalf of Bowen Ten Cardani, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

The holidays are usually a time for joy and family. However, as some Virginia families know, they can also be the source of stress and worry, particularly when it comes to planning holiday schedules for children after a divorce. Although the emotions associated with ending a marriage can be overwhelming for all involved, there are ways parents can make the experience more enjoyable for their children while maintaining a calm environment.

On behalf of Bowen Ten Cardani, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, November 30, 2018.

When parents in Virginia get a divorce, their children may struggle to adjust. However, parents can take steps to make the process less difficult. They should avoid engaging in conflict in front of their children, and they should try to change their routines as little as possible. They should keep children in the same school if they can and should try to agree on a set of expectations that will be similar in both their homes. Children may lose touch with cousins and other extended family members on one side during a divorce, so parents should encourage these relationships.

On behalf of Bowen Ten Cardani, PC posted in Divorce on Monday, October 29, 2018.

When parents in Virginia consider divorce, they may be deeply unhappy in their marriages but concerned about how the split would affect their children. Many parents remain in failing marriages for years due to concerns about how their kids would react to the divorce. In many cases, the kids may have a more difficult time dealing with the effects of staying together for the children than with their parents' divorce. By staying aware of the kids' emotional needs, parents can help their children to deal effectively with the challenges that can accompany divorce.

On behalf of Bowen Ten Cardani, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Virginia business owners might want to take steps to protect their ventures in case of a divorce. Even though the other spouse may have nothing to do with the company, it might be possible for that person to claim half of the business or half of the value that it has gained since the date of the marriage.

On behalf of Bowen Ten Cardani, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

Virginia residents who are considering getting a divorce may already be aware that the process can be very expensive. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could make marital separations that take place after 2018 even more costly.

On behalf of Bowen Ten Cardani, PC posted in Divorce on Monday, October 1, 2018.

Divorce can put a former spouse under financial and emotional stress. For seniors, the process may be especially destabilizing financially as it can be shocking to go from a two-income household to just a single income. However, seniors in Virginia who are approaching or going through a divorce can take steps to mitigate the financial harm.

On behalf of Bowen Ten Cardani, PC posted in Divorce on Monday, October 1, 2018.

The job a person has tends to have a direct impact on his or her life. For instance, it can be a source of stress that affects health and relationships. In some cases, working with members of the opposite sex increases a person's chances of getting a divorce. Of course, this doesn't mean that a Virginia spouse will experience a failed marriage just because of who they work with.

On behalf of Bowen Ten Cardani, PC posted in Divorce on Monday, September 24, 2018.

In 2012, a study found a surge in divorce among adults who were 50 and older. This age group was divorcing at twice the 1990 rate. Dubbed "gray divorce", researchers say the phenomenon has not slowed, and they have identified several factors that may contribute. Expectations for what marriage can offer have risen, and women are less dependent on men financially than in previous generations and thus more likely to leave their marriages. Longer life spans also may mean people are less willing to remain in an unsatisfying marriage.

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